LOS ANGELES — Kate Hudson, Pierce Brosnan, Neil Patrick Harris and other stars who are used to getting applause were giving it gladly at a ceremony honoring people who make a difference in the lives of others.

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — Two days before shipping off to war, Marine Pfc. Jesse Sheets sat inside a trailer in the Mojave Desert, his gaze fixed on a computer that flashed a rhythmic pulse of contrasting images.

Experts: Radical swine flu measures in China, elsewhere, won’t stop outbreaks

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In New Mexico, first to license medical pot producers, program is off to slow, cautious start

NM’s medical pot program has slow, cautious start

THE INFLUENCE GAME: Mystery group run by NC law firm fans opposition around US to health bill

Republicans jump on report from Medicare agency that says Democratic bill would boost spending

GOP leaps on study of rising health care costs

Medical helicopter crash kills 3 crew members near Nevada-California border north of Reno

3 dead in medical helicopter crash north of Reno

Revised govt formula puts Medicare waste and fraud at $47B, nearly 3 times last year’s figure

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THE INFLUENCE GAME: Abortion rights groups fight to maintain influence in health care debate

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Republican lawmaker says House Democrats rejected GOP proposals to improve health care bill

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Fire at indoor South Korean shooting range kills 10 people, injures 6

Fire at indoor SKorean shooting range kills 10

Pelosi: Amendment in House’s health care overhaul bill would further limit access to abortion

Army survey: Morale is down among units in Afghanistan, but overall mental health unchanged

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First lady seeks to assure older women health care legislation will benefit them

Federal judge sues impeachment panel over use of immunized testimony

Federal judge sues impeachment panel

WASHINGTON — A Louisiana federal judge sued a House impeachment task force Friday, contending the panel is making the case for his ouster by using testimony he gave under a promise of immunity.

FDA finds steel, rubber, other substances in Genzyme biotech drugs, dangerous for patients

FDA finds bits of steel, rubber in Genzyme drugs

WHO urges organizers of mass gatherings such as World Cup, hajj to keep swine flu in mind

WHO: Keep flu in mind when holding mass gatherings

Documents: Medicare agency ignored scam warnings for 3 years, may have cost taxpayers millions

Feds ignored Medicare scam warnings for years

Fear of swine flu causes surge of garlic sales in public markets of Serbia

Swine flu causes surge of garlic sales in Serbia

Army survey: Morale down among units in Afghanistan, but their overall mental health unchanged

Caregivers for vulnerable Nebraskans may get pay hike in spite of governor’s recommendation

Some Neb. caregivers may be in line for raise

CDC estimates swine flu toll at 22 million sickened, nearly 4,000 killed since April

CDC’s swine flu toll: 4,000 dead, 22 million ill

2 dead, 14 hurt after van carrying members of Colorado church group crashes in eastern Oregon

2 dead, 14 hurt in eastern Oregon van rollover

Republican National Committee’s health insurance covers elective abortions for its employees

RNC health insurance plan covers abortions

CDC: Swine flu cases widespread in only 32 states; about 30 more children’s deaths reported

Does startling estimate for kids on food stamps mean poverty is widespread? Analysts disagree

CDC warns: Thanksgiving travel, family gatherings could cook up more swine flu

Belgian man, thought to be in a stupor for 23 years, says he was alert but unable to cry out

Kate Hudson, Carrie Underwood, other stars come out for CNN awards for everyday heroes

Bangladeshi mother says formerly conjoined twins should grow up in Australia

Fired psychiatrist says Marines suffering from stress are getting shoddy care at Camp Lejeune

Military experiment seeks clues to predict which troops might suffer post-traumatic stress

Experts: Radical swine flu measures in China, elsewhere, won’t stop outbreaks

In New Mexico, first to license medical pot producers, program is off to slow, cautious start

THE INFLUENCE GAME: Mystery group run by NC law firm fans opposition around US to health bill

Republicans jump on report from Medicare agency that says Democratic bill would boost spending

Medical helicopter crash kills 3 crew members near Nevada-California border north of Reno

Revised govt formula puts Medicare waste and fraud at $47B, nearly 3 times last year’s figure

THE INFLUENCE GAME: Abortion rights groups fight to maintain influence in health care debate

Republican lawmaker says House Democrats rejected GOP proposals to improve health care bill

Fire at indoor South Korean shooting range kills 10 people, injures 6

Pelosi: Amendment in House’s health care overhaul bill would further limit access to abortion

Army survey: Morale is down among units in Afghanistan, but overall mental health unchanged

First lady seeks to assure older women health care legislation will benefit them

Federal judge sues impeachment panel over use of immunized testimony

FDA finds steel, rubber, other substances in Genzyme biotech drugs, dangerous for patients

WHO urges organizers of mass gatherings such as World Cup, hajj to keep swine flu in mind

Documents: Medicare agency ignored scam warnings for 3 years, may have cost taxpayers millions

Fear of swine flu causes surge of garlic sales in public markets of Serbia

Army survey: Morale down among units in Afghanistan, but their overall mental health unchanged

Caregivers for vulnerable Nebraskans may get pay hike in spite of governor’s recommendation

CDC estimates swine flu toll at 22 million sickened, nearly 4,000 killed since April

2 dead, 14 hurt after van carrying members of Colorado church group crashes in eastern Oregon

Republican National Committee’s health insurance covers elective abortions for its employees

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